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[quote=Anonymous]Op here,
so is the opinion of this forum that a rescue would be able to find someone to take a 9 yo dog that barks, snips, is generally anxious, hard to housebreak and has large medical bills?

Because I feel that they will find someone who thinks they want this dog until they have to live with him. And then he will be bounced around, behavior will become worse etc. etc. I don't have confidence that this will be a better long term solution. It's reassuring to know that 16:18 knows somebody, because I can't think of one person. Are all rescue societies the same? Can anyone recommend one?

So to one PP - I do believe the dog is a charity case at this point. The breeder told us from the getgo that if we didn't want him anymore at some point, then we should call a rescue society. I kept the dog for 9 years, because when i got the dog I made a lifetime commitment. And everytime I thought, "wow this sucks" or "ohmygod i don't like being a dog owner", I would try to find ways to fix our relationship or seek more training etc. Then I would feel defeated and give up. So I kept him for so long because I've tied myself to this belief that I will never ever abandon him. Maybe this was faulty logic- I know better now.

The playpen is a good idea (thank you!), but for now we keep them separated via baby gate to give the dog more free room. I don't know what we will do in the future. This is a one week at a time type of deal. The dog tries to bite out of annoyance, not maliciousness. So my other hope is that the baby will become less annoying and therefore the dog will have less reason to bite. Perhaps wishful thinking, but for now - one week at a time.

To answer the pps question about when I stopped liking the dog. When I was single and had nothing to do, the burden of taking care of his needs was easier. I had more time and energy to meet them. So I was less resentful. As I've grown and phased into a new area of life (home ownership, starting my own business, marriage, child etc. etc), my patience for his high needs has diminished and the resentment formed. I am not proud of it or defend my behavoir. I wish it was different, but this is how it is.

Thank you for all the advice and suggestions. I've gotten several helpful avenues to explore and will look into them. I live in Arlington so if you know of any resources available locally please send them my way.

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